Primate: The True Story Behind Charla Nash's Mauling by Sandra Herold's Pet Chimpanzee Travis and the Horror Movie It Inspired

Author:   Chad Knowlton
Publisher:   Independently Published
ISBN:  

9798278350606


Pages:   82
Publication Date:   11 December 2025
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Primate: The True Story Behind Charla Nash's Mauling by Sandra Herold's Pet Chimpanzee Travis and the Horror Movie It Inspired


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On a quiet Connecticut afternoon, a beloved pet chimpanzee named Travis suddenly turned into a nightmare no one could have imagined. Primate pulls back the curtain on the true story that shocked the world-an attack so brutal, so baffling, that it sparked national conversations about exotic animals, personal responsibility, and the thin line between affection and danger. Through riveting detail and chilling psychological insight, this book explores the complicated relationship between Sandra Herold and her 200-pound chimp, tracing how a decade of blurred boundaries and ignored warning signs led to the catastrophic mauling of Charla Nash. More than a retelling, Primate dives deep into the cultural fascination with ""humanized"" animals, the red flags missed by those closest to Travis, and the disturbing parallels between real events and the horror movie it later inspired. Readers will be drawn into a narrative where every chapter raises new questions: How does love become obsession? When does trust become delusion? And how could a creature raised like a child become capable of such unimaginable violence? Blending investigative storytelling with emotional depth, Primate invites you to witness the tragedy, the aftermath, and the haunting legacy left in its wake. If you're ready for a gripping, unforgettable true story-one that explores the darkest corners of human-animal bonds and the consequences that follow-then turn the page. Immerse yourself in Primate and discover the truth behind the terror that captivated the world. Don't just read the headlines-uncover the full story today.

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Author:   Chad Knowlton
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.122kg
ISBN:  

9798278350606


Pages:   82
Publication Date:   11 December 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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